What You Will Learn
Dashboard Design
Calculated Fields
Data Connections
Story Points
Build a solid foundation with core concepts and essential skills.
Course Curriculum
2 modules01
Day 1: Getting Started with Tableau
- Installing Tableau Desktop/Public and navigating the interface
- Connecting to Excel, CSV, and database sources
- Understanding dimensions, measures, and data types
- Building bar charts, line charts, and text tables
- Using Marks card: color, size, shape, label, and detail
- Sorting, filtering, and basic interactivity
- Saving and publishing to Tableau Public
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Day 2: Dashboards and Basic Calculations
- Combining worksheets into interactive dashboards
- Dashboard layout containers, sizing, and device previews
- Adding filters, highlighters, and URL actions
- Creating calculated fields with basic formulas
- Date hierarchies and continuous vs. discrete fields
- Quick table calculations: running total, percent of total
- Formatting: fonts, borders, colors, and tooltips
After This Level
- Connect data and build core chart types in Tableau
- Design interactive dashboards with filters and actions
- Write basic calculated fields and table calculations
- Publish and share visualizations on Tableau Public
Who Is This For
- Business analysts and data analysts
- Report designers transitioning from Excel
- Anyone building interactive dashboards
Prerequisites
Basic data literacy. No prior Tableau experience required for the Fundamental level.
Ready to master Tableau?
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